Category Archives: OBDII device

May is National Eco-driving Month. The new app CarPrint helps drivers use less fuel by teaching drivers fuel-saving pratcies. CarPrint is teaches users to eco-drive, a practice known to reduce fuel consumption by 10 to

Verizon Wireless announced that starting tomorrow, you can buy an upgraded connected car HumX service with Wi-Fi hot spots premium hardware and a new mobile app. The package includes Bluetooth speaker phone that clips onto

Automatic has launched a new version of its OBD-II adapter with services by adding unlimited 3G data for five years. Formerly Automatic devices were Bluetooth-only and connected to a smartphone in the car. Automatic Pro

HERE is opening up its API to Samsung’s new connected car ecosystem and Samsung Connect Auto device. HERE’s REST APIs for maps, geocoder, and traffic, will be available to third-party developers using the Samsung connected

Samsung announced its connected car offering, Samsung Connect Auto for consumer and fleet applications that also provides Wi-Fi hotspots. It is due out in the United States through AT&T in the second quarter of the

Verizon announced that its hum speakerphone with ODD-II device will be updated with more features this month. Families and their loved ones can use location-based features derived from geofencing technology, keeping them connected wherever the road

Rand McNally introduced OverDryve, a seven-inch specialized aftermarket tablet that attaches to a car dash or clips on to the vent that brings connected car features It features streaming audio, back-up camera video, voice-guided navigation,

The results for AUTO Connected Car News’ Tech CARS Awards show interesting trends in the connected car industry. There are several trade shows behind the scenes and this year, one received the most attention. Winners

In 2015 there were new OBDII devices and services launched that are nominated for the Tech CARS Awards. The nominees have come to forefront for adding Wi-Fi hotspots, apps, roadside service, connections to Alexa and